Jerry Wayne Mathis Sr. 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida.
Jerry was born on August 13, 1951 in Adel, Georgia to Perry and Lucile Mathis. He was a proud veteran of The United States Navy and a member of Shockley Springs Baptist Church. Jerry retired as a driver for the Okaloosa County Transit Department and also worked at the Crestview Area Shelter for the homeless until he passed. He loved to hunt, fish and talk to anyone who will listen.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Perry Alton Mathis and Lucile Janie Tatum Mathis, his two brothers and one sister.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Anita Wadsworth Mathis, his sons, Fred Mathis (Jessica) and Shaun Mathis (Cat), his daughters, Barbie Hattaway (Andres Fermin), Daphne Youngblood (Jesse), his four brothers, his three sisters, his eleven grandchildren, his four great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm at Shockley Springs Baptist Church in Baker, Florida with a potluck dinner after.
You can share memories and offer condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.com
Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Shockley Springs Baptist Church
Jan Sorge
December 13, 2024, 2:24 am
Anita and family, the Kelley girls in Bham send their condolences and pray for peace during this very sad time. Jerry will be missed.
Lisa Cotton
December 13, 2024, 1:24 pm
We will all miss you and your kind heart. Praying for your family.
Debbie (Cole) Bowden
December 13, 2024, 3:24 pm
Anita and family, the Rev. Jim Cole family are praying for you all.
Sherry Davis
December 13, 2024, 6:19 pm
Dear Jerry,
Maureen and I are sure going to miss you! You were our only brother-in-law left, and we could ALWAYS count on you! We love you and miss you! Please save us a seat at the dinner table in heaven!
Until then….
Sherry and Maureen
Christine Cooley Ozbirn
December 18, 2024, 4:04 pm
Yeah I’m so sorry I just just now found out about this and wow. I’m heading to Destin seafood here in Crestview when they first yeah opened up way back in the day and he did that’s all he could talk about was fish and fish fish and fishing and hunting and all that yeah he was a good guy he will be he will be missed rest in peace Jerry
Kathleen Etheridge
December 18, 2024, 7:59 pm
Anita, I’m so sorry to hear about Jerry. Prayers for you and your family. Love you.